The Oregon Health Authority declared a health advisory for Detroit Lake, Big Cliff Reservoir and the North Santiam River on July 16 due to toxic blue-green algae at the trio of recreation destinations ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to drop Detroit Lake to the lowest water level in its history next fall, in a plan aimed at saving endangered salmon that could also impact fishing, ...

The city of Salem will decide on Monday whether to declare an emergency for its water system customers, due to the upcoming deep drawdown of the Detroit Lake Reservoir and its potential impacts on the ...

City leaders are continuing to monitor the planned deep drawdown at the Detroit Reservoir and its anticipated impact on Salem's drinking water. Salem Public Works leaders will present an update on the ...